1. Oluwatomiwo Ameobi was born on 16 August 1988 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.
19 Facts About Tomi Ameobi
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In 2014 Ameobi moved to North America and had spells with both FC Edmonton and FC Cincinnati.
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Tomi Ameobi signed his first professional contract with Leeds United on 8 August 2007.
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Tomi Ameobi started the match, which was the club's final pre-season fixture, and was replaced after 75 minutes.
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Tomi Ameobi was loaned out to the Championship side Scunthorpe United in November 2007.
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Tomi Ameobi later returned to Doncaster after just two appearances.
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Tomi Ameobi signed for Conference National outfit Mansfield Town on loan in January 2009.
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In July 2010, it was announced that Tomi Ameobi was on trial with Whitley Bay.
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Tomi Ameobi subsequently signed a contract for the club having impressed in their pre-season friendlies.
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Later in the season Tomi Ameobi returned to the side, making appearances during Bay's title challenge against Jarrow Roofing and Newcastle Benfield.
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On 14 May 2011, Tomi Ameobi played his first game in an Icelandic league, and there in the second division.
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On 12 April 2013, Tomi Ameobi signed a 1+1 year contract with Finnish League team Vaasan Palloseura.
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Tomi Ameobi played his debut, after his return to Whitley Bay, on 28 December 2013 against Guisborough Town.
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Tomi Ameobi signed with NASL club FC Edmonton on 31 March 2014.
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Tomi Ameobi would leave Edmonton as the club's second all-time leading scorer.
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On 21 February 2018, Tomi Ameobi signed with USL side FC Cincinnati for the 2018 season.
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On 31 January 2019, Tomi Ameobi returned for a second spell with FC Edmonton after the club joined the Canadian Premier League.
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Tomi Ameobi was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
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Tomi Ameobi now lives in Canada and is a qualified solicitor, having graduated from the Open University.